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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
The camp blends fun dance instruction with bold characters, exciting music and imaginative storytelling.
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Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
In videos shared on her Instagram, @bonesandbuilds, Orrock documents the transformation of secondhand playhouses into imaginative destinations designed for her children.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The timeless design adds warmth and texture to a nursery today and promises years of imaginative play down the road.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
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Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
In videos shared on her Instagram, @bonesandbuilds, Orrock documents the transformation of secondhand playhouses into imaginative destinations designed for her children.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The timeless design adds warmth and texture to a nursery today and promises years of imaginative play down the road.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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That disposition compounded into the richest, most inventive society the world has ever seen.
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As the clock ticked toward halftime, the Canadians got a little more inventive and put more pressure on the Bafana Bafana penalty area.
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The Bay is an innovative redevelopment project that's created a signature public park along Sarasota Bay.
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The NACo Achievement Awards recognize innovative county programs that improve services for residents, upgrade working conditions or enhance public participation.
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In her new memoir Famesick, Dunham wrote a message to Swift, saying much of the book's creative process was soundtracked by her music.
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Their wedding ceremony looks were created by Christian Dior Haute Couture, designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson.
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See, for me, naming a snowplow isn’t just about clever wordplay.
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Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
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Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
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But in the middle exists a vibrant tier of talented, independent creators, shows too good to be overlooked, yet too small to attract traditional network support.
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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